New research reveals that one in 10 sneaky Brits (10 per cent) have been caught parking illegally in the past year hoping to dodge a fine or parking warden. The study by Sheilas’ Wheels car insurance found that one in twelve Brits (eight per cent) have successfully appealed a fine in which they knew they [...]
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Quarter of homes hire domestic help
British attitudes towards hiring ‘help’ around the home are changing and the ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ lifestyle is no longer the preserve of the privileged few. Despite the challenging economic climate, over a quarter (28 per cent) of modern-day households now employ help around the home on a regular basis to do the cleaning, odd jobs, look [...]
Car insurance prices falling
After several years of soaring price increases, car insurance prices have fallen. But, car insurance prices are still 61 per cent higher than they were at the end of 2006. Car insurance prices for women have fallen three per cent year-on-year as the latest Confused.com/Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index shows, however in some UK [...]
One hand on the wheel? Trouble ahead
Two million motorists have had an accident or near miss when driving with just one hand on the wheel. A new academic report reveals that motorists who drive whilst eating at the wheel see their reaction times doubled. The study, commissioned by esure car insurance and carried out by scientists at the University of Leeds [...]
Co-operative Pet Insurance offers 20 per cent online discount
Co-operative Pet Insurance has announced that for a limited time all new pet insurance customers will benefit from a 20 per cent discount on their yearly premium. The offer applies to all policies bought online and ends on 31 May. The Co-operative Pet Insurance offers two types of cover; Classic and Select Plus. The Co-operative [...]
DIY in decline: men lose their ‘man skills’ as women catch up
Men are rapidly losing their ‘man skills’ and are being caught up by their female counterparts in DIY proficiency, according to new research from the AA’s Home Emergency Response Service. The findings reveal that young men are less than half as likely to know how to perform tasks such as changing a plug, bleeding a [...]
250 days for women to take advantage of cheaper life insurance
Women are being called upon to ensure they purchase vital protection products before prices are forced up. Under the terms of the new EU gender directive, set to come into force on December 21st, the cost of life insurance for women will be forced to move in line with that of their male counterparts, meaning [...]
Cash-strapped drivers delay repairs and risk safety
Cash-strapped motorists are delaying essential maintenance and driving illegal cars because they can’t afford the repairs, according to new research from Britannia Rescue. Around a quarter (23 per cent) of motorists admit that their cars have a defect that renders it illegal and one in seven (14 per cent) say their vehicle is in urgent [...]
Aviva overhauls income protection policies
Aviva has made a number of changes to its income protection solutions policy so that more customers can get cover and benefits in a wider range of occupations. Following a review of occupational classes within the industry, around 250 occupational classes have been updated so that they better reflect today’s level of risk and improvements [...]
Uninsured drivers motoring along on British roads
Uninsured drivers are rife on Britain’s roads, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com. The comparison site found one in six motorists (16 per cent) have broken the law and driven a car they weren’t insured to drive. Eight per cent admitted breaking the law by getting behind the wheel of their own car with no cover, [...]
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